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EXCLUSIVE to the EDITOR:
It is what it is . . . but what
will you DO about it,
Freeport?
Over the last few months smells....Page 3
Retirement a prescription for living By Ron Kelley
A person can retire from work without retiring
from life. When the work has been healing, mend-
ing and fixing ...Page 4
Talk of the Town By Sara Bowers
DeFuniak Springs City Manager
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Well, Hello all you wonderful people, and the rest of you.
Funny, I say that because once again for the 3rd month in a
row, I had over 100 E-mails about topics ranging from dis-
gruntled neighbors to false survey plots. And this is not just around Free-
port. This is a Walton County problem and from what I am finding out this problem goes
deep and wide. Too many hands shaking deals illegally. I could name, names.
A lot of past folks settled for an undisclosed amount of money over the Coyote landfill
on Hwy. 20, to never talk or say what they have seen illegally dumped over the years. So,
who can you ask for further details of these illnesses that people are having within a 5 mi.
radius of this land? It is severely contaminated and has been for years. Those involved
will not say anything other than to protect their buddy for they are also in on the whole
shady dealings. Make a Buck , who gives a F*** about the quality of living?
The more I searched the more I found disturbing. I say this because there has been too
many of you elderly I know of, who find it hard to breathe over near Hammock Bay even.
We now discovered that the owner of the Land who violated federal dumping and zoning
has been approved to build it up twice as high as the current level is? Seriously.
This is on the south side as the watershed table runs a creek through all 8 sections of
this area is garbage and debris. If you look at the footage from above, you can clearly see
how they detoured the creeks flow to run through each one of those sites. Then it works
its way from Waste management to now Waste Pro, then through cancerous agents out into..us, our homes. People who like to fish, have you noticed a tasty difference in the fish from the Bay? That is due to higher than safe levels of Mercury from the landfill. So, maybe your in the upper part of the county. You dont live near there. Why bother to have this EPA< DEP forced them to clean up BEFORE they build up? They just plan on
dumping more dirt and burying the evidence. There arent even liners as most ALL Land-fills are required to do. North of Freeport, who cares?
Maybe your kids swim in the Bay, you like to fish and eat the contaminated fish. If you
have an open sore, DO NOT get in the Bay! Everyones been paid, now its be quite? Think about this, if you have a well, dont drink from it. Your soil has been contami-nated with who knows what? There are no records of what actually has been buried out
there. Household waste is visible, to chemicals from Pensacola even. Thats just what they declared to. The Land surrounding the fill was not permitted for such a Landfill to
even be that close to our water systems. But again, the county just shakes hands and takes
the money. Who will pay your medical bills? Your burial costs? Who suffers? YOU!
All of us citizens have seen the trucks between 11-5am going in and out. No Names on
trucks , we did see hazardous waste signage on some of them. Thats been over 10 yrs. I know of. This will ruin Freeport if we dont have the state take this over. Jail people! What really truly bothers me is that when people dump whatever in the ground, they
dont think of the kids or neighbors whos soil will become more and more contaminated (unless its cleaned up and taken away from our watershed). Now, you all know we have been talking about crappy neighbors, but when it involves so many long time big name
families within this county. Who else is sick? Come tell your story to us.
Who else is concerned about the living conditions, the air quality you breathe in down
wind from these Landfills? Go check out where the water comes out into the Bay, its growing orange craters and other diseased plantations along the creek itself. Do you think
by adding more and doubling its size it will get only worse? I have lab results Id like to share with you. Who else has had eye burning walking around Hammock Bay?
I have papers and (unlike Hillary) also E-mails from the governor himself to our County
Commissioners. Make a Public Records request and you can read it all yourself. Ive spent 4 days digging thru it all and Im not even halfway there. I have too much informa-tion that could fill this newspaper for the next 6 editions about this one situation. We have
come to realize that we will be known as a dumping ground more than a clean environ-
ment to raise a family in around Freeport. I know I dont want to see this continue. How many of you reading this are concerned? Concerned enough to meet with us and other
citizens at Freeport City Hall on June 27th...10am to noon. This is a non formal gathering
open to the public for the people of Walton county to make a complaint more formal. We can raise awareness as a group of citizens than trying to deal with Billy Bob on the
Board by yourself. We have some interesting fact findings, as well as a few guest speak-
ers asking your opinion. Act today, for tomorrow depends on us!
This meeting is designed to give us individuals a way to get things done from the
county after they have neglected so many roads for so many years. Enforcing Zoning is-
sues no matter where they are, big and small. They say that it is us Yankees who are de-
manding more enforcement. It has been all the locals doing shady dealings that have this
the way it is now. This has to stop! From the crooked cops, judges, commissioners, school board and some teachers. We need a shake-down! Video the police too!
When you accept money to knowingly endangering a whole city from clean water and
air, you are no good! Greedy non-sense. Spread the money everyone will be quite? Are
you willing to have you and your kids lives be shortened for what is in the ground affects
us all to some level or degree? Yankees want to be proud to live here, not MISERY.
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Its never too late to get involved. As a society we will gather in time of need for others, that is what community is all about. Enforce property lines.. Just as we saw abuse from our government officials all over our nation, watch
where your tax dollars are going and see how it is being spent. If you dont agree with it, go to a meeting and speak up.lets work together! Changes only come when enough people call to order of descent standards for
which we all can live by. Therefore there are Laws / rules to follow or be jailed.
**If it isnt on your property it is on someone elses.county, then state. Too many complaints never corrected by action. Only talk and false promises has
been the way it has been for many years. The time has come to make the BS
train STOP! Find out how are tax $$ being spent. Dig further. David Calhoun
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EXCLUSIVE to the EDITOR: It is what it is . . . but what will you DO about it,
Freeport? Over the last few months Ive received numerous calls on my cell phone informing me that my dog was found on the side of the road and had been hit. One might at first believe the caller was a concerned citizen, and an animal lover, trying to reunite the injured dog with his owner.
The first time this occurred, I had just left my house to run errands, leaving my dogs secured in their indoor kennels. Panic flooded my brain as I
tried to fathom how one of my dogs had escaped the security of my home. So, I questioned the caller, asking what did the dog look like and how
was my phone number obtained? The caller replied that they had found my number on the dogs tag, but their description of the dog was wrong. Obviously, it wasnt either of my dogs. Okay, honest mistake, maybe. Thanks for calling. Then, it happened again. This time I was suspicious instead of frightened. You guessed it, the caller described a breed of dog I didnt own. I re-plied harshly that I dont own a Yorkie and hung up. The next time I got this scam call, my dogs were beside me on the couch. Click!
What would have happened to me if I had been duped and agreed to meet any of these callers? Would I have been robbed? Is this a clever ISIS
attempt to kidnap people to hold for hostage, or a human trafficker looking for fresh bodies or body parts? My imagination envisioned other
equally disturbing scenarios.
In our current culture of non-morality, there is a need to be hyper-cautious, especially if you are young, a single woman or elderly. Women espe-
cially are vulnerable, as we are taught by society to be sweet and kind toward everyone. Unfortunately, in this day and age, with these kinds of
threats, being sweet and kind toward strangers might lead to a dangerous situation, which you might not return from. Southern women will van-
ish as the gentile creatures we have been, and no longer bless your heart. In Walton County, Florida, we have Animal Control and laws, but they arent enforced. Ask anyone who has ever called the Sheriff about a neighbors dog continually being allowed to run freely, off leash or without the control of the owner, creating a danger to you or your property. You are on your own to deal with the problem, if your neighbor is not considerate or responsible. No amount of evidence is sufficient, so forget
taking pictures or videos. Law enforcement will NOT help you and will tell you they have to see it happening in order to take action. REALLY?
The people who developed Walton County will tell you that no one used to get upset about someone trespassing on their land. Well, those same
people sold their land and took our money for it. We now hold deeds that state we have the right to quiet enjoyment of it. So, no matter if we are natives or transplants, we have the right to say who or what comes onto our property. If you didnt want that change then you shouldnt have taken our money. Now, we demand protection of our property rights from invaders, which the Sheriff has consistently refused to do.
More and more, it is becoming increasingly difficult to get the agencies in our county, to respond to or address the growing problems that affect all
of us and our ability to live here safely and peacefully. A beautiful place to visit, but what the terrorist-tourists dont know is thats it is hell to live in. The tourists are presenting many problems themselves, that arent dealt with by anyone in authority, because of the fear of losing the reve-nue and accompanying jobs. Personally, a bad house guest in my home gets shown the door and they are NEVER invited back. With so many
visitors, laws need to be enforced!!! Maybe, we also need a three times and you cant come back rule. Just traveling down the obstacle course of Highway 331 is taking your life in your hands, particularly if a tourist or construction worker doesnt want to adhere to the 45 M.P.H. posted speed limit and tailgates or illegally passes you creating a danger for north and southbound traffic. Where
is law enforcement? Maybe we need citizen patrols on our streets.
Another glaring example of local government inaction: I heard that Elizabeth Brannon has been attempting to address the Erin Brockovich problem of Coyote Landfill, but is never given a platform to speak and present her findings. My own experience is that on certain days of ripe
weather conditions, there is a stench and a burning in your nostrils when in that vicinity. Who remembers Mr. Van Dorn, who lived on the edge of
the landfill, and had lung complications before he finally died. How many mysterious illnesses, like I also had, will the people in Hammock Bay
and their children suffer before the problem is publically uncovered and rectified? The EPA informed me that Coyote Landfill was fined, and told
to throw dirt on the mound to prevent noxious fumes, yet the problem has persisted for over ten years, to my knowledge. Maybe, landfills dont belong anywhere within 50 miles of an inhabited zone, and maybe the citizens should file a class action lawsuit against Coyote to remove and/or
clean up the site.
Law enforcement in Walton County is hit and miss, and it seems they are just sitting like
intimidating sentinels, on every corner of our neighborhoods, unable or unwilling to do
the difficult job of protect and serve ALL of the citizens. Instead, to this writer, it ap-pears the lawless are the ones being protected, particularly the lawless who have influen-
tial contacts or deep pockets. We can achieve this in numbers of people and petitions.
I recently had the pleasure of a long conversation with the Publisher/Editor of this paper,
Mr. Frank Wolfe, Jr., and discussed some of the things Ive written here and my concerns with the problems in Walton County. It is my hope, that Mr. Wolfe, with the cooperation
of the Mayor Russ Barley, will begin to conduct regular town hall meetings to discuss
how these problems can be brought to light and solved. I hope everyone in Walton County will support such an endeavor, attend and fully participate at these meetings to
voice their comments and ideas.
Together, We the People of Walton County, can make this a beautiful place to live again.
~Concerned Citizen of Walton County, FL
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Retirement a prescription for living By Ron Kelley
A person can retire from work without retiring from
life. When the work has been healing, mending and
fixing what is broken, retirement must surely bring the
satisfaction of knowing that you have made a funda-
mental difference in peoples lives. I love medicine and I have loved helping people, said Larry Rafey. I have been involved in science and medicine all my life and I have enjoyed every
minute, but now is the right time to step back and en-
joy the rest of what my life has to offer. Larry Rafey, a certified physician assistant who has
been on the staff at Healthmark Regional Medical
Center for the last seven years, officially retired in
April. Rafey said his life has taken turns he never ex-
pected. Rafey is of Lebanese descent but was born in
St. Louis, Missouri. His family moved to Fairfax
County, Virginia, and he attended West Nottingham
Academy in Colora, Maryland, graduating in 1966.
Rafey took pre-med classes at George Washington
University, then became interested in micro-biology.
He studied this at American University in Washing-
ton, D.C., and did his grad work at Georgetown Uni-
versity. Then came a stint as a research assistant in the
area of organ transplants at the University of Colo-
rado.
Rafey opened a diagnostic lab for micro-biology in
Alexandria, Virginia. He and three other researchers
studied infectious diseases in places like East Africa
and the south China seas. Eventually, Rafey decided
to become a practicing physician and enrolled at How-
ard University College of Medicine, in Washington,
D.C.
I came to the decision to become a practicing phy-sician a little later in life than is typical. Most doctors
finish college, go straight into med school and then
into residency, said Rafey. I already had a success-ful career in micro-biology when I decided to become
a physician. Academic counselors at Howard Univer-
sity encouraged me to enroll in a three-year fast-track program in rural medicine, rather than the tradi-tional four years. It is the same med school course and
examinations squeezed into three years instead of
four. That sounded good to me, so I agreed. It wasnt until much later that I discovered that upon graduation
I would be a P.A. instead of an M.D. By then I had
gone too far to start over. A P.A. is a physician assistant, requiring four years
of college and then a specialized training program
lasting anywhere from 3-4 years. An M.D. is a medi-
cal doctor, who has four years of college, four years of
medical school, one year of rotating internship and at
least three to four years of residency training for a
particular specialty.
Still, I have had a great career in medicine and have successfully treated thousands of patients, he said. I did my residency in California, then went to
North Okaloosa Medical Center to work in the pediat-
rics department, filling in for Dr. Leva, who had
passed away. When NOMC got a fulltime pediatri-
cian, I went to Bonifay and joined Dr. Ikram Qureshi
at his office. I really liked northwest Florida and the
DeFuniak Springs area, so when an opening became
available at Healthmark, I jumped at it and have been
here ever since.
Story, Cont on middle of next page
A Billion Smokers, 240 Million
Alcohol Abusers
Global tally finds adult health toll from legal substances may exceed that
from illicit drugs
Tobacco and alcohol take a big toll on the health of people around the
world, a new global survey shows.
The research suggests that about a billion people -- more than 20 percent
of the world's adult population -- smoke, and 240 million, or almost 5
percent, suffer from alcoholism or a related disorder.
The study, led by Linda Gowing, an associate professor at the Univer-
sity of Adelaide in Australia, reveals a much larger negative impact
from alcohol use than from illegal drugs. In fact, the report estimates
that alcohol's impact in terms of disability is more than three times
higher.
"The most striking thing to emerge is how much more damage is done
to society by legal drugs than illegal ones," study co-author Robert
West, editor-in-chief of the journal Addiction, said in a journal news
release. The study was published in the journal recently.
The report found that the heaviest drinkers in the world are in Eastern
Europe, where an estimated 3.7 gallons of alcohol are consumed per
person, on average, per year.
Northern Europe isn't far behind, the study found, while people in Cen-
tral, Southern and Western Asia drink the least, averaging about a half-
gallon of alcohol annually.
Smoking is most common in Eastern Europe and the Oceania region (30
percent of adults) and Western Europe (20 percent). North and Central
America/Caribbean use injection drugs the most, with the lowest rate in
Northern Europe.
Gowing's team noted that getting reliable statistics on illicit drugs is
much tougher, but they estimate that about 15 million people worldwide
inject illicit drugs such as heroin.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse isn't just about street drugs. Besides marijuana, legal medi-
cines are the most commonly abused drugs in the U.S. Over-the-counter
and prescription drugs can help and heal us. But some can be addictive
and dangerous if theyre used the wrong way.
Barbiturates
These are sedatives like phenobarbital, pentobarbital (Nembutal), and se-
cobarbital (Seconal). They help with anxiety, sleep problems, and some
seizures. But if you take more than prescribed, you can get addicted. High
doses can cause trouble breathing, especially if you use them when you
drink alcohol. If you cant function without barbiturates, get help. Going
into withdrawal
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Cont from previous page Larry Rafey said he has seen Healthmark change and grow. Being ranked No. 2 in the state for patient satisfaction last year
was a great accomplishment for the hospital. We have
some excellent physicians in the hospital and clinic here
today. The nursing staff is wonderful. It is just one of
the best small hospitals I have seen. he said. Rafey acknowledged that there is a darker side to
health care. The recent changes enacted by state and federal authorities are the problem with health care, said Rafey. Bureaucrats and insurance executives de-cide what treatments and procedures they will pay for
and neither doctors nor hospitals can afford to provide
tests and treatments for which they know they will not
be paid. The new laws are ruining health care, so its probably a good time for me to me to hang up my
stethoscope and retire. Clinic Director Candance Geiselman praised Rafeys knowledge and skill. Larry is an excellent practioner and his patients love him. Hes easy to work with. Were really going to miss him around here but, of course, we all wish him the very best. Rafey was quick to affirm that he wont spent his re-tirement in a rocking chair. I bought a house out in the country and I plan to spend more time out in my garden.
I also plan to do more writ-
ing. Rafey is an accom-plished author. His novel
Martin Truemartin is available at Amazon.com.
For a healthy retirement, I am prescribing rest and
relaxation, no aspirin and
dont call me in the morn-ing, with a grin across his face.
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Greetings from the mayors
office..
School is about to be out for the summer and the
children will be able to enjoy some of this excellent
warm sunshine weather we have been having and
the Freeport High School graduation is scheduled
for May 30th at the Freeport High School Football
Stadium.
A continuation of the city council workshops have
been taking place and high on the priority list is
the strategic plan vision and goals, personnel poli-
cies manual update, potential technology upgrades
that are available for the Sensus Watering System
Meters , staffing solutions and customer service.
The city pool is currently being updated for open-
ing within the next couple of weeks and the rate
structure is being looked at as well. The Commu-
nity Center bids are due in by May 21st and the bid
process for the water meter installations/North Bay
System and the 7- Lift Stations to be installed is
underway. We are also advertising for a new Pub-
lics Works Supervisor and information can be obtained for job description, salary etc., by con-
tacting city hall, applications can be picked up at
the reception desk or go on line to
www.freeportflorida.gov ..Land clearing for the
development of the new Publix should begin within
the next couple of weeks and other businesses have
been in and are looking into locating here in Free-
port as well. The city council members and depart-
ment heads will begin working on the 2015-16
budget next month and the State of the City Ad-
dress will be presented next month to bring you up
to date on what has happened within the city in the
past year, as well as what we can look forward to
for the future. Until next time, please do not hesi-
tate to give me a call 850-835-2822.
Routine Bridge Inspection on
Clyde B. Wells Bridge
Chipley, FL - U.S. 331 traffic will encounter alternating
lane closures on the Clyde B. Wells Bridge across Choc-
tawhatchee Bay in Walton County Thursday, May 21
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as crews perform a routine inspec-
tion. Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be utilized to
alert motorists of the work.
Routine inspections are one tool the department uses to
provide a safe transportation system, an example of the
dedication to making travel in Florida safer and more
efficient.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed
or re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather. Motor-
ists are reminded to travel with care through the work
zone and to watch for construction equipment and work-
ers entering and exiting the roadway.
For more project information and the latest traffic adviso-
ries, visit www.facebook.com/USHighway331. You may
also follow the Florida Department of Transportation
District Three on Twitter @myfdot_nwfl or like us on
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850-835-1824
The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center will no longer offer public days at the beginning of every
month. As it is known, the first and foremost mission
of the Center is to educate local students in the 5 sur-
rounding school districts on the importance of biodiver-
sity, to promote sustainability, and to encourage conser-
vation, preservation and restoration of ecosystems. We
have enjoyed visitors of all ages having the opportunity
to see and interact in many informational and pertinent
programs throughout the years; however, the E.O. Wil-
son Biophilia Center will be refocusing on the original
goal/mission of giving the students the best product pos-
sible of environmental education. We thank all of you
for such great support and interest in the Biophilia Cen-
ter.
With that being said, we will be offering membership/
donation opportunities that will include special, periodic
visitations to the Center throughout the year. Please
check our website for details in the near future and we
look forward to seeing all of you again.
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The live, work business, building is right in the center of busy Highway 331 coming right into
South Walton. 1.064 acres on the property. zoned commercial with a minor development
order. Retail business downstairs with apartment upstairs. Apartment is 576 Sq. ft., Main level
for business is 1380 sq. ft. It is zoned VMU.
Description: Plumbing Consultants Inc
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"Serving all of Walton County Since 1985"
30A Realty, Inc. - 850-231-5030
Other Properties - North Walton County
MLS # 607005 - .21 acres - Black Creek Lodge Rd - $25,000
MLS - 524271 - 1.2 acres - Stanley Dr. $25,000
MLS - 607740 - 1.28 - Campground Pt. Defuniak Springs - $11,900
MLS 481585 - 3.86 acres - on Lake Holley and King Lake -Bell Dr/Holland Dr.-$65,000 for 2 parcels / split and buy one parcel for $34,500/ea
MLS 599565 - 2.1 acres - Dvorak Drive, Waterfront on Juniper Lake $45,000
MLS - 612885 - Lot on Juniper Lake - Wilderness Trace - $29,500
MLS - 552802 - White Creek Rd - 8.44 acres - $26,000
MLS # 724417 - Swanee Rd, $9,900 - .37 acre
Commercial Property on 331, MLS # 538545,
#MLS 726816. AWESOME BAY VIEWS IN CHOCTAW BEACH!! Florida Cottage with BAY VIEWS only minutes to Niceville and the Mid-Bay Bridge and everything Destin has to offer. Complete remodel and a 1100+ square foot addition com-
pleted in 2008. The lot this home is on has large oak trees and sits at a high elevation overlooking Choctaw Bay. Loads of custom
built-ins throughout the house. The stainless appliances include a flat top KitchenAid stove with convection oven, custom cooking
vent, TWO refrigerators, dishwasher, and built in front loading washer and dryer. The three bedroom home has two bedrooms,
den, kitchen, dining room, and Florida room down and a huge master bedroom suite upstairs with two walk in closets.
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING FOR
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Take notice that the Walton County Board of County Commissioners will
hold a SPECIAL MEETING and a closed EXECUTIVE SESSION on
May 26, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m., or as soon as possible to that time,
at the Walton County Courthouse located at 571 U.S. Hwy 90 East, DeFu-
niak Springs, Florida to discuss the following:
In Re: Sandestin Investments, LLC vs. Walton County, et al, Case No.:
14CA200;
Sandestin Investments, LLC vs. Walton County, et al Case No.1D15-2076;
Sandestin Investments, LLC vs. Walton County, Case No.: 14CA369;
Sandestin Investments, LLC vs. Walton County, et al, Case No.: 14CA357;
and
Walton County, et al vs. Sandestin Investments, LLC, Case No.: 1D15-294
The following persons will attend the meeting: the Board of Commission-
ers, Bill Chapman, Bill Imfeld, Sara Comander, Cindy Meadows, and Ce-
cilia Jones; Larry Jones, County
Administrator; Mark Davis, County
Attorney; and Sidney Noyes, Assis-
tant County Attorney, and this
meeting will be recorded by a certi-
fied court reporter. The court re-
porter will prepare a verbatim re-
cord of the meeting, which will be
sealed until conclusion of the litiga-
tion. The executive session is not
open to the public pursuant to Sec-
tion 286.011(8), Florida Statutes
BlueGreen Landscape Development Hosts Open
House with Free Pizza - June 6, 2015
BlueGreen Landscape Development Hosts an Open
House with Free Pizza and Live Music on June 6
BlueGreen Landscape Development, located in Dune
Allen Beach, is throwing an open house to celebrate
their one-year anniversary at the new shop and show
off their boutique nursery, garden center and gift shop.
Stop by Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 11:00 3:00 p.m. for free pizza, sponsored by Angelina's Pizzeria
and Pasta, and live music while you check out every-
thing BlueGreen has to offer. Let the friendly and
knowledgeable staff help you choose plants, lighting,
dcor and pavers that will work for you and your
home. The beautiful garden center offers a wide variety of vegetation to beautify your yard.
Bring the whole family! No matter your plans that day, stop in for a free lunch and check out the
nursery and gift shop. BlueGreens gift shop is the perfect place to find items that give your yard that special touch. Local art, candles, driftwood, succulents, and other reasonably priced gifts
line the shelves of the eclectic boutique.
Now, in their 7th year of landscaping, Blue-
Greens services include, but are not limited to, landscape installation, irrigation, lighting, pavers,
retention walls and home and garden dcor. Blue-
Green owners, Harry and Andrea Mandel, look
forward to hosting a fun day. The event is free
and open to the public. Call (850) 660-1934 for
more details or follow BlueGreen Landscape De-
velopment on Facebook. Visit BlueGreenLand-
scape.net for more about the nursery.
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Healthmark Health Matters
When all is swell When one arm or leg swells persistently, it could mean there is a serious problem. Lym-
phedema refers to swelling that generally oc-
curs in one arm or leg, though it can affect both
arms or both legs.
Lymphedema is most commonly, though not
always, caused by the removal of or damage to
the lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment,
but it might not occur until months or years
after treatment. According to researchers at
Mayo Clinic, lymphedema is a blockage in the
lymphatic system, which is part of the immune
system. The blockage prevents lymph fluid
from draining well, and the fluid buildup leads
to swelling.
The bad news is there is no cure for lymphe-dema. The good news is it can be managed with
early diagnosis and diligent care of the affected limb.
Lymphedema signs and symptoms include swell-
ing of part or all of the arm or leg, including fingers
or toes, a feeling of heaviness or tightness and re-
stricted range of motion. There may also be aching discomfort, recurring infections
and hardening or thickening of the skin.
Lymphedema occurs when lymph vessels are unable to adequately drain lymph fluid, usually from an arm or leg. Lymphedema can occur on its own or it can be
caused by another disease or condition, which is more common. Any condition or
procedure that damages your lymph nodes or lymph vessels can cause lymphedema.
Late-onset lymphedema usually begins after age 35. Factors that may increase the
risk of developing lymphedema include age, obesity and rheumatoid or psoriatic
arthritis.
Lymphedema in the arm or leg can lead to serious complications, such as a serious
bacterial infection of the skin (cellulitis) and an infection of the lymph vessels
(lymphangitis). The smallest injury to the arm or leg can be an entry point for infec-
tion.
Lymphedema treatments include light exercises that move the affected limb to
encourage lymph fluid drainage. Exercises should not be strenuous but should focus
on gentle contraction of the muscles in the arm or leg.
Wrapping the arm or leg encourages lymph fluid to flow back toward the trunk of
the body. The bandage should be tightest around fingers or toes and loosen as it
moves up the arm or leg. A lymphedema therapist can demonstrate how to
wrap the limb.
Happenings in DeFuniak Springs
Thursday, May 21, 2015 The EMERALD STAR NEWS Inc. Page 7
850.502.0881
Talk of the Town By Sara Bowers
DeFuniak Springs City Manager
Residents and visitors alike agree that the Lakeyard around Lake DeFuniak
is one of the towns most scenic locations. That makes it the perfect setting for LakeFest, an event planned for Saturday, May 30, in and around Lake
DeFuniak. It will be a full day of activities for the whole family.
The event officially starts at 9 a.m., but there will be an early morning fun
run, with registration beginning at 6 a.m. After the run, registration for the water sports will
begin at 8 p.m. Opening ceremonies and childrens activities start at 9 a.m. Throughout the day, there will be entertainment, arts and crafts, a car show and lots of food and fun for every-
one. There is no admission charge but there are fees for the water sports and fun run. Please
make plans to bring the whole family and enjoy LakeFest in beautiful DeFuniak Springs.
DeFuniak Springs is host to many family activities, festival and events throughout the year.
In the last few weeks, locals and visitors have enjoyed the citys amazing Marvel of Flight event at the city airport, The Friendship House presented their annual Spring Fling, which fea-
tured arts and crafts, entertainment, a dog show and more, as well as Peddlers Alley, an open air garage sale held in the downtown alleyways, sponsored by the DeFuniak Springs Visitors
Bureau.
Coming in July, the DeFuniak Business and Professional Association will present their 24th
annual Fourth of July celebration, complete with a parade, entertainment and fireworks over
the Lake DeFuniak, all free to the public.
At the DeFuniak Springs City Council meeting of May 11, the Council approved a request
for a 5K Fun Run to benefit the North Walton Relay for Life. The run will be held on October
3rd. At the same meeting, the Council approved relocating the annual Energy Expo to the
Walton County Fairgrounds. The Energy Expo is a city-sponsored event begun several years
ago that had been held each year in the Lakeyard. However, due to reoccurring inclement
weather and the desire to include a hazardous materials collection day, the event was moved to
the fairgrounds. The Energy Expo is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. until 2
p.m.
With all these fun activities and festivals going on, who is minding the store? Not to worry.
The Council just took action on a couple of other projects that, while not as fun, are just as
important. The Council is looking at moving forward with a grant application to make infra-
structure improvements along Live Oak Avenue, west of U.S. 331. The project will include
improvements to the sewer system and then the roadway itself.
The Council also voted to seek a grant to continue to replace old and crumbling water lines
with new pipes to provide safe drinking water for our residents and help eliminate the amount
of water that is lost every year to leaky pipes.
Knowing that such projects are vital to the future well-being of our city, the Council contin-
ues to lay the groundwork, literally and figuratively, upon which our city can develop and
grow for generations to come. To find out more about Council activities, meeting dates, agen-
das and more, please visit us online at www.defuniaksprings.net.
Obituary for
Judith E. Wiemar
Mrs. Judith E. Wiemar, age
71, passed away May 12
2015. She was born on
June 25, 1943 to Ressie
and Myrtle Lee Anderson
Dowling (rumored to be in
Miami, Florida).
Mrs. Wiemar was a resi-
dent of Freeport for the
past five years moving
from Destin, Florida. She
was Christian by faith and
a member of Freeport As-
sembly of God. She was a
member of Gold Wing
Road Riders Association
and Crime Stoppers of
Destin and Okaloosa
County.
She was preceded in death
by her brother, Ralph
Dowling.
Mrs. Wiemar is survived
by her loving husband,
James Tom Wiemar of Freeport, sisters; Vanona
Newman of Alabama and
Ressie Jackson of Stark,
Florida. She is also sur-
vived by numerous nieces,
nephews, great nieces and
great nephews.
A memorial service will be
held at a later date.
You may go online to view
obituaries, offer condo-
lences and sign guest book
at www.clary-glenn.com.
Clary-Glenn Freeport
Chapel Funeral Home is
entrusted with the arrange-
ments.
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The 14 day Overview
Aquarius
1/20 2/18
Pisces
2/19 3/20
Aries
3/21 4/19
Taurus
4/20 5/20
Gemini
5/21 6/21
Cancer
6/22 7/22
Leo
7/23 8/22
Virgo
8/23 9/22
Libra
9/23 10/22
Scorpio
10/23 11/21
Sagittarius
11/22 12/2
Capricorn
12/22 1/19
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Letter to the :
We Thank you Lord for giving us this day. For all our friends, family and community. Please help us guide
FREEPORT in the best direction we can grow to become all we can, for our future and of our children. Amen!
Funny. Look
the Editor is Capricorn..
If you find yourself thinking more about an ex this week, don't be surprised. even send a friendly text are
all possibilities. If you find yourself having an actual conversation with your old flame, the two of you
might be very tempted to give things a second try. Don't rush into this -- no matter how enticing it is.
There's a reason you broke up in the first place. The road only got muddier than it was before.
If you're in a relationship, it's possible that you and your partner will not see eye-to-eye on a family
matter. There could be a decision you need to make together concerning your living situation or about a
relative. If so, it'll be hard to reach an agreement. If you can delay this conversation until later next month,
that would be ideal. If you're dating someone casually, one of your friends might try to interfere.
There's plenty to talk about this week with your lover. The problem is that he or she might not understand
everything that you have to say. The ruler of your romance sector, the Sun, will enter chatty Gemini on
Thursday but earlier in the week, Mercury will have already turned retrograde in the same part of your
chart. Translation? This won't be the time to make vital decisions.
A bright New Moon in your sign on Monday will set the stage for a personal fresh start. This can involve
your romantic life but it can just as easily be another area if love isn't your main focus these days. Still, if
you want something in love, now is your time to plant those seeds. At least a few hints wouldnt help?
This might not be the smoothest week for you. Mercury will turn retrograde in your sign, making it diffi-
cult for you to clearly express yourself. Take your time and be sure to do what you can to clarify your
thoughts -- especially to your partner. The two of you might have a major disagreement about a financial
matter. If its your to blame for it, be ready to take the words he speaks. Budget baby.
If you're looking to make new friends, you're in luck. New Moon will fall in the area of your chart that
rules your social life, opening the door wide. If single, this will be a good time to consider Internet dating
or to install a dating app on your phone. If you're in a relationship, Thursday might be extra intense. You
might feel as if you are constantly making compromises. You are! You must choose best!
You might not have the easiest time communicating with pals this week. If you wanted to have a conver-
sation with one of your friends, you might not exactly like the outcome of your dialogue. Know that until
June 11, it'll be easy to experience mishaps in communication and that it'll affect your social life most
dramatically. You need to be prepared for what may happen when you break someones trust.
Your love life might be sticky -- or just plain out of control. On one hand, expect plenty of passion. Feel-
ings can easily go to an extreme and there's no such thing as middle ground. On the other hand however,
you might start to feel that your lover has more control over your life than you're comfortable with. This
might express itself strongly in your social life and your personal dreams.
New Moon will fall in the most intimate area of your chart -- the 8th House of Deep Sharing. This can set
the stage for you to have an erotic encounter with someone. He or she might be your partner if you're in a
relationship, but if you're single, this is a rife set up for a hot and steamy sexual indulgence. In fact, on
Thursday the power of attraction will be a major theme and you will feel good.
There's definitely news for you in the relationship department since a promising New Moon will fall in
your partnership sector on Monday. This can set the stage for a fresh start between you and your mate --
especially if you have felt as though things are getting stale. Now you'll have an opportunity to liven up
your relationship using your senses as a guide. Get to where you want to be, to relax.
This week, matters of the heart will likely be more work than pleasure. First, Mercury will turn retrograde
in your partnership sector. Until June 11, this signals that you and your mate have some work to do in the
communication department. Take a "roll your sleeves up" approach and be willing to do the work neces-
sary to improve things between you and your mate. Your fault or not, if wanna keep her, pay the price!
Love potential is all over your chart this week! First, a glittering New Moon in your romance sector on
Monday can be all you need to help you meet someone special. Of course, you'll have to do your part and
make an effort to be social. If you do, the Universe is willing and ready to reward you. If you're in a rela-
tionship, Thursday will be a day to remember. The hold you have on your lover can't be underestimated.
Use your power wisely. She will send you a sign thru her eyes and it captivates you 100%.
Dear Editor,
Let me introduce myself to you. I am an attor-
ney with the Dept. of Homeland Security. I will
only use my first name for fear of my life against
the system.
Ive been in Law over 37yrs. Now. I know how this county works and trust me we have state
investigating wrong doings in the Walton County Florida judicial system as well as the
schools and the Boards of Commission.
I would like to have an exclusive for you by
end of next month. As we spoke, I thank you
again for allowing the freedom to print what
must be told. Even as a small operation, your still
a business that has opened its doors to the peo-ple of Walton County, to have a voice.
Back where Im from our city banned its Free Publications. Yours has a lot that people need to
be made aware of, period.
As a fellow Journalist and Publisher. I want to
congratulate over coming the odds, especially in
an under developed surroundings and minds that
your are many steps ahead.
Get more people to help you get more Ads, because I know you do what you say you will.
Always have since we met back in 2010. Youre a fine Man, be strong. I commend you for all
your efforts.
Lt. Col. David Smears
Dear Editor,
Ive noticed you newspapers are being picked up so quickly that if you wasnt so kind to offer a few at church. I would miss my favorite thing to
read.
I know your very busy man, but I do miss those
color Ads and 32 filled reading pages. Changes
for you will be coming. God grants goodness upon the righteous man. Thank you.
Mrs. R. Hathaway
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Last week, however, the folks behind the MIITTO launched a
Kickstarter campaign to finally bring this sustainable kettle to
market, and it's already doubled its initial fund-
ing goal. So how exactly does the MIITO
work? Pretty much like any other induction
cooktop, but with one major design change: It
includes a detachable magnetic rod that serves
as the sole heating element. This allows you to
use a variety of mugs, bowls, and cups as heat-
ing vessels. And because induction technology
is so efficientdelivering 80-90 percent of its energy, compared to only 38 percent with gas
burnersit can boil water a heck of a lot faster
than other methods. Check it online.
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located in FREEPORT, for over 6yrs. adoptable
pets of all kinds. Go visit them today!
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"It has been a pleasure working with Mary Al-
ice and LuAnn over the years, and we are hon-
ored to have them join our work family," says
Blake Morar, broker and co-owner of Scenic
Sothebys International Realty, which opened its second location at 30Avenue in February.
"Their work ethic, professionalism, and infec-
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MaryAlice Johnson and LuAnn Brown have a new work home at 30Avenue, joining Scenic
Sotheby's International Realty. The duo can
often be seen riding their pink beach bikes
through the streets of Rosemary Beach and
WaterSound Beach.
Scenic Sothebys realty 30A
Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week Swayze
Swayze Red, an American Bulldog/Lab mix, wants the whole world to know
that he is ready to find his forever fam-
ily. He was originally found as a stray
but the scars on his body indicate he was-
nt taken care of in his earlier life. How-ever, he has decided that he isn't going to
focus on his past and that he is only fo-
cused on his future. Red is approxi-
mately 4 years of age and weighs around
50lbs. He is housetrained, loves being
around people, has lots of energy and
will be great with a family that wants to
spend time playing with him.
If you would like to be apart of Reds future, you
must come meet this lovable guy!
WCSO is Currently Raising Money for Project Everyone
The Walton County Sheriffs Office wants to raise $10,000 to install wheelchair
swings that accommodate disabled citizens
at several parks in Walton County. We are
seeking the communitys help to assist us in this effort and have created an account
for those who wish to donate. Inmates of
the Walton County Sheriffs Office Jail will help with the preparation of each loca-
tion and installation of the swings. Once
all the money is raised, the work will be-
gin. Sheriff Adkinson stated, We have beautiful parks, but there is a need for dis-
abled accessible play equipment. I hope
the community will join our Swing Team and help us reach our goal to create parks that welcomes every one of all abili-
ties to enjoy the fun.
This year will be the 20th year that a Memorial Day Service has
been held at the Gum Creek Cemetery near Glendale, Florida.
Gum Creek Cemetery is thought to be 160 years old. As such, it
marks the final resting place for veterans from Americas wars as far back as the early 19th Century, with 12 known Civil War Vet-
erans and one confirmed Seminole War Veteran. There are many
veterans from 20th Century conflicts buried in the cemetery.
The event will be held on Monday May 25, 2015 and will begin
at 8:00AM.
The guest speaker for this years event will be retired Major Wade Wilmoth . Major Wilmoth is a veteran of Desert Storm,
Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Major
Wilmoth is currently a family care giver for the Wounded War-
rior Project.
For additional information please contact
Tom Baker at 850-951-7278.
20th Memorial Day Service at
Gum Creek Cemetery
If you are interested in adopting this sweetheart, you
must come out and meet her to see her pretty smile
and personality! The adoption fee for adult dogs is
$150 and you may submit an application online at
www.alaquaanimalrefuge.org
Brendi, is an energetic and playful American Bull-
dog mix. She is approxi-
mately 3 years of age, 50 lbs,
is current on all vaccinations
and considers herself the cen-
ter of attention. Brendi
would thrive in a home with
older children and prefers to
be the only dog.
The MIITO Induction Kettle Saves
Water, Energy, and Time
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Paying Tribute to My Students:
A Teachers Point-of-View By Rian Lyday
While most teachers gear up for the end of the year by counting down the days in 12 places around their
classroom and calculating how many days they have in
their summer this year, I am sad as the school year comes
to a close. I have been fortunate enough to have 24 5th
graders who have made me love teaching all over again. I
am not going to lie and say that every day has been a bowl
of cherries, they know it hasnt, but these children have truly wiggled their ways into my heart and made me laugh
more times than I can count. I started teaching this particu-
lar class at the beginning of the second semesterusually walking into a classroom after another teacher can be a
struggle. Both the families and the students went out of
their way to make me feel loved and accept me as a part of
their educational lives. They have supported my family
with love, prayers, and fund raising, while my niece begins
her journey with brain cancer. (They each wear a grey
bracelet with the words, No one fights alone on it.) They have fallen in love with my dogs and my son. I have been
blessed to be allowed to have the past few months growing
academically and emotionally with each one of my stu-
dents. So for you, my 24 little Lyday 5th graders, I wrote
this poem to express my thanks for allowing me to be your
teacher.
Weve only been together 5 months in June,
I ask myself how did the summer come so soon? You have each made me laugh and lose my mind
We dance at the end of each day to unwind.
The lessons we shared, I will never forget
Especially things like the coral reef and Holocaust units.
Our lavender oil and meditations live in my heart
No Stress! We all yell before we show them our smarts!
I love each and every one, so unique, so sweet
Dont forget my OCD and keep next years
teachers rooms neat!
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Lawyers, guns and
money: Waco chaos
moves to courtroom The bullets are no longer flying,
but the legal battles are just
beginning after the deadly
shootout in Waco, Texas, as
lawyers prepare for the deluge
of criminal court cases.
An explosion of violence be-
tween rival gangs over the
weekend left nine people dead
and led to the arrests of 170
people.
Bond was set at $1 million each
for just about all the 170 sus-
pects, and jailers were working
Tuesday to keep rival biker
gang members apart in lockup.
That leaves the matter of prose-
cuting 170 people on a charge
of engaging in organized crime.
That's a felony that can bring a
sentence of five years to life in
prison.
Some of those charges could be
upgraded to murder, a capital
offense. Texas has the death
penalty.
McLennan County District At-
torney Abelino Reyna has been
mum thus far on how he plans
to press forward. Defense law-
yers in Texas say Reyna and his
team of about a dozen felony
prosecutors will be over-
whelmed and will need help
from the state attorney general's
office.
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